Lot 73
  • 73

A Russian Gilded Silver and Enamel Vesta Case, Ivan Britsyn, St. Petersburg, circa 1910

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • with London import marks for 1910
  • Gilded silver, enamel
  • Length 1 3/4 in.
  • 4.5 cm
of rounded rectangular shape, the surface enameled in translucent blue over wavy engine-turning, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece and with suspension ring

Condition

some scratches to surface consistent with age and use
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